Expression 2-3 Programming Cheat Sheet
Basic Operations
Patch dimmers to channels
In [Patch] display:
- Enter dimmer number(s). Can use [And] and [Thru] commands. Press Enter.
- Enter channel number .Press Enter
To unpatch dimmers
In Patch display:
- Enter dimmer number(s). You can use [And] and [Thru] commands to select multiple channels. Press Enter.
- Enter channel number. Press Enter.
Setting channels at levels
- Chan N At XX
- Chan N Full
- Chan N {Finger on Trackpad}
- Chan N At [+] or [-]
Record a cue
- Set channels at desired levels.
- Press Record.
- Enter the cue number. Press Enter.
Changing fade time on a cue
- Select Cue number
- Press Time.
- Enter upfade time. Press Enter.
- Enter downfade time. Press Enter. (If no difference from upfade time, just press Enter.)
Delete a cue
In Blind display:
- Select S6 Softkey {Delete Cue}
- Enter cue number to be deleted.
- Press Enter. Press Enter again to confirm.
Record a submaster
- Set channels at desired levels.
- Press Record then Sub.
- Enter the sub number.
- Press Enter.
OR - Press Record.
- Press the bump button of the sub where you want the look recorded.
Delete a submaster
In Blind display:
- Press Sub.
- Select S6 Softkey {Delete Sub}
- Enter sub number to be deleted. Press Enter.
- Press Enter again to confirm.
Save show to Disk
In Setup display:
- Select menu item 3 -- Disk Functions.
- Select menu item 1 -- Write show to disk. Press Enter. Press Enter again to confirm.
Effects (Chases)
Creating a simple chase
- Press [Blind] [Cue] [100] [Type] [3].
- Press [S1], Step, and enter [1] [Thru] [1] [0]. Press [Enter].
- Press [1] [Thru] [1][0], the range of channels to assign to the steps. Press [S8] -- Add Channels.
- Channels are assigned to steps as indicated above; see chart below.
- Press [Record] [Enter].
Steps | Channels |
---|---|
Step 1 | 1 |
Step 2 | 2 |
Step 3 | 3 |
Step 4 | 4 |
Step 5 | 5 |
Step 6 | 6 |
Step 7 | 7 |
Step 8 | 8 |
Step 9 | 9 |
Step 10 | 10 |
Assigning attributes
- Press [S7] -- More Softkeys, then [S8] -- Attribute.
- Select attributes from the softkeys on the screen. All effects are either Positive or Negative.
- Additional Attributes include: Alternate, Reverse, Bounce, Build and Random
Note: To remove an attribute, select it again. It is helpful to take time to play with a simple effect, changing its attributes, its timing and its low and high levels.
Working with Moving Lights
Patching fixtures
In Setup display:
Select Menu item 15, Moving Light Functions Select Menu item 2, Fixture Patch Enter fixture number(s). Can use [And] and [Thru] commands Press [Enter] to move through columns.In the Personality column, use [+] and [-] to select personalities. Enter Start Channel.Enter DMX Port and Starting Address[1] [Enter] [1] [Enter].
Working with the fixture window
- Press [S8]-- Fixture [1] [Enter] [1][Thru] [-] selects all fixtures.
- [+] or [-] scrolls thru fixture numbers or scrolls thru attributes on selected page or the page buttons scroll thru attribute pages
Record a focus point
- Aim fixtures at desired location.
- Check Intensity On, Open strobes/irises, motor speed settings.
- Position each fixture on the selected area.
- Press [Record] then [Focus Point]. Enter the number.Press [Enter].
Setting fixtures at focus points
- Fixture N At FP X Enter
- Can use [And] and [Thru] commands
- Fixture N Only [Category] At FP X Enter
- Categories: Position, Color, Beam, Image
Update focus points
- Aim fixture(s) at new or changed location.
- Press [S2]-- Update then [Focus Point]. Enter the number. Press [Enter].